by Admin | Jun 25, 2015 | Natural Disasters
Storms that caused flooding and property damage in Texas have led thousands of Texans to pursue federal aid, according to Insurance Journal. "The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced June 20 that more than 17,500 individuals have registered so far...
by Admin | Jun 10, 2015 | Natural Disasters
Most natural disasters can strike immediately and unexpectedly, so it's important for insurance professionals to have a workflow in place to address the volume of claims and questions that flood in after a hurricane, tornado or other catastrophic incident. If...
by Admin | May 19, 2015 | Natural Disasters
Following years of drought, the state of Texas has been inundated with heavy rains this month, leading to flash flooding and potential property damage. “For most of the basin, the recent rain has been a blessing, filling Lake Granbury and bringing Lake...
by Admin | May 4, 2015 | Natural Disasters
Natural disasters can reveal a lack of literacy about homeowners insurance policies on the part of property owners. In New Jersey, fallout from Superstorm Sandy exposed some of that misunderstanding and inspired civic leaders to address the issue. This...
by Admin | Apr 24, 2015 | Natural Disasters
In flood-prone areas of the country, spring can be a precarious time. As winter freezes thaw, waterways are often overwhelmed and properties on flood plains are put at risk. Because most standard homeowners insurance policies don't cover damage from flooding,...
by Admin | Apr 20, 2015 | Natural Disasters
Property Casualty 360 recently published advice from the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) warning about the most critical mistakes homeowners make ahead of tornado season. Their guidelines apply not just to tornadoes but also to a variety of...
